A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9905967 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115810787 epoch_slot_no: 293987 block_no: 9905790 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 10406 time: 2024-02-08 07:24:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f86e6d313b88e4733a5bc980cacca9553f23958855ba8a00191fff243ef047eBlock Operator
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